Novak Djokovic was hailed as 'Serbia's greatest ambassador to the world' by the country's president Aleksandar Vucic. He has, however, fallen out of favour with the government and has been the target

Thus, Djokovic sees the event as a platform for growth and discovery. For the spectators, having Novak compete on Greek soil is already historic. In addition, his presence has given Athens a powerful reminder of what tennis can mean to a nation ready to embrace it again.

The ATP Finals 2025, which will run from November 9-16, finds itself shrouded in chaos. While the draw for the same has already been revealed, the eight-player field isn't completely set in stone just yet.

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are poised to reignite their rivalry at the ATP Finals, with the year-ending championship that begins on Sunday expected to produce another title showdown between the pair in a season that has belonged to them.